A System Performs 800 J of Work While Taking in 500

question 38

Multiple Choice

A system performs 800 J of work while taking in 500 J of heat. What is the change in internal energy of the system?

• A) not possible.
• B) 300 J
• C) −300 J
• D) 1,300 J
• E) −1,300 J

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Definitions:

Supply-Side Economics

An economic theory that advocates reducing taxes and deregulating businesses to stimulate economic growth by increasing supply.

Laffer Curve

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Tax Revenue

The income that is gained by governments through taxation, funding public services, and government operations.

Monetarists

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